We spoke to Sara Dosa, director of the documentary “Fire of Love,” about what draws her to a story, how to find the best of 200 hours of film archives and what had to be left out.

Drenched in sunlight, with a quick, breezy pace that keeps the plot engaging and moving, and tangible camaraderie between its main cast, “Fire Island” proves to be a breath of fresh air in a genre looking to reinvigorate itself.

This isn’t a science-fiction film, but a familial one, a character study, and big ideas about life and death feel universal and personal in the hands of director Kogonada.

This is tender and heartfelt storytelling. Mike Mills has crafted something poignant and moving in “C’mon C’mon” with a trio of superb lead performances from Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffman and Woody Norman, who delivers one of the greatest, most unaffected child performances in years.

In his directorial debut, ”Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda adapts a musical written by “Rent” scribe Jonathan Larson, “tick, tick … Boom!,” chronicling Larson’s own life on the cusp of his 30th birthday. The film is clearly in awe of Larson, not always to its benefit.

Refreshingly playful and fluid action sequences, a relatable leading man and the best villain Marvel has produced makes the latest entry into the MCU one of its best in years.

Stephen Daldry’s “Together” isn’t so much a story about pandemic life – the mundanity and built-up anxiety of the unknown – but about two people who have grown so hostile and distant in their relationship that the mere thought of enduring lockdown together seems near impossible.

“Snake Eyes” prioritizes atmosphere and a general “vibe” over trusting the action set pieces that should provide its thrills. The end result hardly justifies the film’s existence, aside from allowing some actors a moment to shine.

“Luca” is Pixar at its most delicate, an immaculately structured story that might not be the grandest the studio has released, but is one of the most honest. There’s a humanism between the moments of humor and fantasy that anchors the film and makes it a must-watch, and not just for Pixar fans.

A dumb movie can be good as long as it’s fun, and “Mortal Kombat” falters by never achieving that.